Leadership Institute Mentoring Program

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE MENTORING PROGRAM

About the Leadership Institute Mentoring Program

Recognizing the importance of quality leadership in our schools, the Schultz Center has developed an effective model of support for new school leaders. Mentors provide an essential role of continuing safe, nurturing, and confidential support to new school leaders.

Who will Serve as Mentor?

Current building principals will be invited to serve as mentors for current assistant principals in the Assistant Principal Academy. Selection and matches will be made based on a variety of diverse needs and factors.

Mentor Training

Mentor training will be provided in a way that establishes and maintains a learning focus within the mentor/mentee relationship. Training will include:

Understanding a mentor’s role of offering support, creating challenge, and facilitating vision
Learning how to utilize a continuum of learning-focused interactions from consulting, to collaborating, to coaching
Learning how to lead learning-focused conversations
Understanding how to be purposeful in the use of questioning
Understanding the scope and importance of the mentoring role

Benefits of Mentoring

For the Mentee:

Guidance and support during the early years of the assistant principalship
Increased self-confidence
Encouragement to take risks to achieve goals
Opportunities to discuss professional issues with a veteran administrator
Promotes networking

For the Mentor:

Opportunities for professionals to strengthen their knowledge and improve communications, teaching and coaching skills
Greater collegiality among new and veteran professionals
Satisfaction gained from helping newcomers to the field
Enhances professional reputation for commitment

For the Organization:

Promotes positive organizational climate
Clarifies roles and expectations
May increase satisfaction and retention rates

Contact Information

For more information regarding Schultz Center's Leadership Institute Mentoring Program contact Mary Ellen Isaac, Vice President for Leadership Development at isaacm@schultzcenter.org or via phone at (904) 348-5156.

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